Leetch with Norris Trophy

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Brian Leetch of the Rangers poses with the James Norris Memorial Trophy after winning it at the NHL awards in Toronto on June 19, 1997. The Norris award is given to the NHL's top defensive player, as voted on by members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.

Brian Leetch of the Rangers poses with the James Norris Memorial Trophy after winning it at the NHL awards in Toronto on June 19, 1997. The Norris award is given to the NHL's top defensive player, as voted on by members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association. (FRANK GUNN / AP)

Brian Leetch of the Rangers poses with the James Norris Memorial Trophy after winning it at the NHL awards in Toronto on June 19, 1997. The Norris award is given to the NHL's top defensive player, as voted on by members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.